Credit risk data and analytics firm Credit Benchmark has appointed Michael Crumpler as CEO. He replaces Donal Smith, current CEO and co-founder, who will retain his position as executive chairman.
In the role, Crumpler will be responsible for expanding the firm’s global client footprint, maintaining its status and developing existing analytics and product functions.
Crumpler has close to 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, and has been a part of Credit Benchmark since 2016. He joined the firm as a managing director and global head of contributor relationships, before becoming chief operating officer and head of risk in 2021.
He has held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Barclays Investment Bank, and currently serves as president of the board of directors at the Capital Markets Credit Analysts Society.
Commenting on his appointment, Crumpler says: “[Credit Benchmark] has grown so much since I joined in late 2016 and I’m confident that with the right focus and execution, we will be able to grow our business across our core markets, expand our efforts in new segments and continue to leverage emerging technologies such as AI to deliver best in class analytics for our clients.”
Smith states: “[Crumpler’s] vast experience and detailed knowledge of our customers and his experience in building Credit Benchmark made him the perfect choice for this position.”
